carpentry 1 Building Materials

The term quarter-sawed means _

• the log is cut into four equal lengths before it is cut into lumber
• the lumber is cut with the growth rings at an angle greater than 45 degrees
• the lumber is classified as softwood
• only one-fourth of the tree is used

The term S-dry on a lumber grade stamp means that the lumber contains _____ moisture

• no more than 19 percent
• no more than 15 percent
• more than 19 percent
• less than 10 percent

Lumber inspection criteria are defined by

• the carpenter who buys it
• the U.S. Department of Commerce
• the building supply company that sells it
• the architect

Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber

• dimension
• common
• rough
• shiplapped

Which of the following grade designations represents the lowest quality plywood veneer

• N
• B
• A
• D

Which grade of hardboard can be used in exterior applications

• Pegboard
• Tempered
• Particleboard
• Standard

Which of these types of engineered lumber would be more likely to be used for millwork than as support beams?

• LSL
• PSL
• LVL
• Glulam

Which of the following is not recommended when cutting pressure-treated lumber?

• Burn any scrap pieces.
• Wash skin that is exposed to the sawdust
• Wash clothing that is exposed to sawdust separately from other clothing
• Wear eye protection and a dust mask.

How many board feet are there in (40) 2" × 4" × 12' studs?

• 384
• 3,840
• 640
• 320

A 20-penny nail is approximately _____ long.

• 4"
• 6"
• 8"
• 10"